October 3
From Hoopedia
- 1963 - Hall of Famer Bobby McDermott, named greatest player in American Basketball League history, passes away at the age of 63.
- 1974 - Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers, dubbed “Mr. Clutch” for his performances on the court, retires after playing 14 seasons in the NBA. West scored 25,192 points during his career, along with averaging 29.1 ppg in 153 playoff games.
- 2005 - Following the fallout and a bevy of suspensions from the Indiana Pacers Detroit Pistons altercation, the Pacer's Ron Artest is reinstated.
